England Detects Bird Flu in Sheep for the First Time—Shear Panic Ensues

In a woolly twist, England has recorded its first case of avian flu in sheep, discovered during routine checks at a Yorkshire farm already hit by the virus in birds.

While the government assures there’s no heightened risk to livestock, concerned farmers are watching their flocks closely—just in case their sheep start tweeting. Scientists are now investigating how a bird virus ended up in a woolly host, with some suggesting the sheep may have had fowl company.

For now, authorities stress there’s no need to panic, but sheep across England are reportedly feeling a little under the feather.